Misawa AB  Legal

Misawa Air Base Legal

The Misawa Air Base legal office provides legal assistance for military members, civilian employees, Department of Defense contractors, retirees, and dependents. Any DOD contractor may receive notary services, but only DOD contractors who are specifically issued legal assistance, through their contracts, can receive legal assistance. DOD contractors must bring a copy of the contract to our office for verification. If you are unsure of your status, please call us at the number below and we can help you verify.

Types of Services

Legal services available at Misawa AB include, but are not limited to:

• Wills
• Advance medical directives
• Powers of attorney
• Notary services
• Family and consumer law issues
• Claims

We cannot provide assistance on:

• Criminal matters/administrative actions (please contact the Area Defense Counsel at DSN 315-226-3910, if needed)
• Representation in civilian courts
• Private businesses
• Real estate transactions
• Law of Armed Conflict violations, for more information check out the Air Force Legal Assistance website

Contact Information/Hours of Operation

Misawa Air Base Legal Office
Location: Torii Building, Building 656 2F
Telephone: DSN 315-226-4022 or Comm 011-81-176-77-4022

Legal Assistance Hours:

• Legal assistance: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Notaries and powers of attorney are offered as a walk-in assistance Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Notaries and powers of attorney are offered on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Please note: larger documents (e.g., House refinance, etc.) requires an appointment.

Wills, claims, divorce consultations, and everything else are by appointment only. Customers are required to call to schedule appointments.

*Additional appointments outside regular hours may be made with an attorney on a case-by-case basis. Priority is given to personnel preparing for deployment.

Navy Legal Services Office
Location: Yokosuka, Japan
Telephone: DSN 315-243-8901 or 011-81-468-16-5141
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.